Penelope also goes through a transformation. At the beginning of the book, she is rude, selfish, and stubborn. She becomes a nicer person thanks to Collie Cob and Johnny. Occasionally, she has a rude moment, but Collie Cob knows how to handle her. For example, Penelope wants to try a potion that Collie Cob made for her father. When he says no, she shouts at him. He quietly tells not to shout at him like that. When the king is feeling better, she apologizes for her behavior. The pictures are pencil drawings with some shading that enhance the text. She does a good job of capturing the characters’ emotions. This delightful book will make children laugh. CONNECTIONSKids can write their own stories about a bratty person that makes a transformation. This is a good way for them to work their creative muscles. Illustrations can be included. RELATED BOOKSOther books about clever pigs: Brooks, Walter R. FREDDY AND THE SPACESHIP. ISBN 0142300896Moller, Linda. THE GREAT PIG ESCAPE. ISBN 0862786673

Other books by Smith-King that could be compared to this one:BABE: THE GALLANT PIG. ISBN 0517555565LADY LOLLIPOP. ISBN 0763621811PIGS MIGHT FLY. ISBN 014034537X

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